Allocator Sports

GMG; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading well-being company in Dubai is seeking a candidate to manage allocation processes within their Sports Common business unit. The role focuses on balancing inventory and aligning stock with consumer demand, enhancing operational efficiency through effective merchandising strategies. Responsibilities include analyzing sales data for inventory distribution, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and resolving supply-chain disruptions to ensure optimal product flow. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills and a strategic mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the allocation process within the Sports Common business unit.
• Balance inventory and align stock with consumer demand.
• Implement allocation plans to enhance operational efficiency.
• Manage the end-to-end allocation process analyzing sales data.
• Collaborate with teams to monitor inventory levels.
• Generate data-driven reports to inform allocation decisions.
• Ensure timely replenishment of products in outlets.
• Implement improvements based on market insights.
• Evaluate promotional and markdown strategies.
• Liaise with logistics to resolve supply-chain disruptions.

Job description

Overview

GMG is a global well‑being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home‑grown brands across sport everyday goods, health and beauty properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world’s most successful and respected brands in the well‑being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home‑grown brands such as Sun & Sand, Sports, Dropkick, Supercare, Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sitas and McCain.

Key Responsibilities

• The incumbent will oversee the allocation process within the Sports Common business unit, ensuring optimal product distribution across retail outlets under GMG.
• The role focuses on balancing inventory, aligning stock with consumer demand and executing effective merchandising strategies.
• The incumbent will work closely with the Merchandising team to implement allocation plans that enhance the operational efficiency and financial performance of the Sports division.
• The incumbent will manage the end‑to‑end allocation process for the Sports Common division, analyzing sales data and planned inventory distribution.
• The incumbent will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to monitor inventory levels, ensuring alignment with sales targets and seasonal trends.
• The incumbent will generate data‑driven reports to track performance and inform future allocation decisions.
• They will also ensure timely replenishment of products in high‑performing outlets while addressing underperforming stock through redistribution strategies.
• The incumbent will oversee the adherence to GMG’s allocation guidelines, implementing improvements based on market insights.
• They will support in evaluating promotional and markdown strategies to optimize stock turnover.
• The incumbent will also liaise with logistics to resolve any supply‑chain disruptions affecting product flow.